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Street Confrontations at Melbourne G20 Protest

by Takver
Protestors were on the offensive again today against the G20 meeting in Melbourne with some of the most confrontational protest actions of recent times in Australia.
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The day started at 3.45am when the police moved the christian embassy for the poor and the environment out of sight of the Hyatt Hotel and the visibility of the G20 ministers and bureaucrats. Reverend Simon Moyle said "Pushed from place to place, refused representation and ignored, it reveals the bullying nature of the state's tactics against even peaceful protest."

A rally at the State Library drew thousands of people. After speeches the crowd marched to the police barricades in Russell street. The crowd was festive, loud, and raucus, wanting to be heard (vox pop video) by those meeting in the Hyatt Hotel. After sometime at the Russell Street Barricades, many people left this location for other barricades around the Hotel.

Read an indymedia on the ground report, after which Police launched a running attack down Collins St with baton wielding and attacks on many people. Police then organised to move on protestors from Exhibition St, quoting that they are facing an "insurrection" with a police riot truck suffering damage. (Barriers to change video)

By 8pm a few hundred people were still at the barricades in Russell Street enjoying a strong party vibe with music.

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Videos: Engagemedia.org

Sunday Events: Virtual sit-in | Jail Solidarity | Innoculation Day G20 Alternative and Creating Community forum Celebration

§Contesting the barricades
by Takver
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§Riot Police Lines
by Takver
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§Barricade view from above
by Takver
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§Stop G20 Lollipops
by Takver
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